Author Archive: Jim Smith

On the ninth day of Christmas…Clean air is a basic human right – we all need and deserve to breathe air that will not harm us or shorten our live expectancy. Poor air quality kills. Friends of the Earth Oxford have an…
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On the fifth day of Christmas:Have you ended this year with money in your pocket? (You wish!). Make that money do good and try out Positive Investing! If you are fortunate enough to have some spare resources, then why not put…
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In three thirds: wishing seasonal greetings and a happy and healthy New YearPart 1Long winter nights give time to reflect on the many insights 2020 has given us on how we live our lives, how we relate to others, our freedoms…
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Wishing you all an enjoyable festive season and looking forward to sharing lots of news with you in the New Year. With warm wishes from the Banbury CAG team Photo by Chris on Unsplash

Imagine a Banbury, friendly to cyclists. A Banbury where you feel safe and welcomed cycling to your destination – or from it – wherever that may be; where cycling is the obvious choice if it’s a little too far to walk…
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Have you noticed how disappointing the town notice boards are at the moment? We’re so used to community boards around the town, and those in shops, halls and post-offices, pinned full of activity – community events, classes to attend, music,…
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In our last news we sent out a reminder about Clean Air Day on 8 October. As it is such a major issue, we thought you might be interested in some additional info about air quality in Banbury. That’s what…
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